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Following the successful conclusion of work to develop IFLA’s Code of Conduct for Volunteers, the Governing Board has now approved the creation of an Advisory Committee on Ethics.
The position of Chair of the Advisory Committee on Standards for the period 2025-2027 has not yet been filled. The IFLA Governing Board is seeking to appoint a candidate to fill this role.
The 2025 IFLA PressReader Award honored innovative global library campaigns in Astana during the WLIC, celebrating creativity, community impact, and marketing excellence across public, academic, and special libraries worldwide.
In a special session at the 89th World Library and Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, UN Resident Coordinator Ms Sarangoo Radaaragchaa gave a powerful speech underlining the role of libraries in delivering on key priorities.
The outgoing IFLA Governing Board met for the last time on 16 August 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan, just ahead of 89th World Library and Information Congress.
The IFLA Management of Library Associations Section (MLAS) is delighted to share a first look at the highlights from its activities during the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 in Astana. A more detailed report will be published soon, but we are excited to reflect on the energy, participation, and rich discussions that took place across our three distinctive sessions.
IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winners of the IFLA Green Library Award 2025. The IFLA Green Library Award was established in 2016 by ENSULIB (SIG). The Award 2025 is generously sponsored by Library Juice Academy and De Gruyter Publishing.
The winner of the IFLA/Baker & Taylor Public Library of the Year Award 2025 is announced! Learn more about the selected library
For over 25 years, the IFLA Management & Marketing Section has brought together volunteers from diverse nationalities, backgrounds, and professional experiences. One of IFLA’s greatest strengths is precisely this richness—each member contributes their expertise, cultural perspectives, and innovative ideas, enriching the Section’s work in unique ways.
The 2023-2025 IFLA Governing Board will meet for the last time on 16 August 2025, in an in-person meeting ahead of the World Library and Information Congress in Astana.
Once again, IFLA has been happy to be able to offer support for a range of emerging leaders to participate in our World Library and Information Congress.
Initial results from the analysis of the place of culture in Voluntary National Reviews of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals show that there is a critical mass of countries which are already taking the role of culture as an enabler of progress seriously.
The August edition the IFLA newsletter is dedicated to the IFLA WLIC 2025 set in Astana, Kazakhstan with the theme "Uniting knowledge, Building the future"
Helen Vincent, Chair of the CCH 2023-2025 shares a reflection on the activities of the Advisory Committee during the term, as well as a reflection on cultural heritage trends, including increasing risks and new roles emerging for librarians.